Programs

Today's show will inspire you with a sailing adventure, then help you learn about how to become a sailor with your family here in our part of Alaska. We’ll hear about an amazing adventure an Anchorage couple took halfway around the world, sailing from Seward, Alaska to New Zealand and back in two years. Then a sailing instructor here in our region, talking about how to become a sailor and make sailing a part of your life on Alaskan lakes. KSKA: Thursday, August 20, 2:00 and 8:00 p.m. Listen now:

Here’s the Sunday, June 19th, 2016 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to algonuevo@alaskapublic.org or post your comment at the bottom of this post.

Monday, August 29 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm Ginny Grupp of AlaskaFit Boot Camps joins host Dr. Thad Woodard on Line One this week to her best selling book, 3 Steps To Your Best Body in Record Time. Does the darkness or cold of winter impact your ability to stay healthy? Get some tips from Ginny.

Born in Congo, Agnes Twishime arrived at a refugee camp in Uganda when she was just three. Now with laundry services at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Agnes shares with Mission Services Director Kathleen Hollis, her experience as a child refugee and desire to help care for the vulnerable and those in need. Thanks for listening!

House to continue Medicaid legal challenge; Era Helicopters identifies pilot of crash; Girdwood considering Trooper offer; Hilcorp facing penalties; fish board won't be cut further; study assessing wolf sightings; Healy cabin program wins national attention; dock upgrades could affect Skagway ferry service; AK: Aleknagik artist; 49 Voices: Tim Pominville of Eagle River

On the next Outdoor Explorer: Climbing North America's highest peak. The first climbers of the season are beginning their attempts on Denali.  And in a few weeks, base camp on the Kahiltna glacier will become an international village of mountaineers. Host Annie Feidt will be joined by Denali climbing guides and a National Park Service climbing ranger on the next Outdoor Explorer. KSKA: Thursday 4/25 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm

A huge donation to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District will spread new musical instruments among 18 elementary schools.

Here’s the Sunday, December 22nd, 2019 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera —Something New with Dave Luera.

Alaska Senators condemn resigned Judge Joshua Kindred's behavior. Plus, employers are looking for more skilled trade workers.

Alaska sues OxyContin maker, alleging deception; Walker administration announces new climate strategy; One Arctic species is listed, one isn’t. Did politics play a role?; Nome’s Polaris Hotel on fire; blaze continues into afternoon; From octagon to hexagon: AFC embraces new ring, venue at Alaska Airlines Center; Alaska DEC moves to replace section of highway in wake of fuel spill; Fairbanks borough mayor sets meetings to explain funding cuts' budget impact; Alaska’s oldest building and its ghost story Listen now

The annual statewide competitions are coming up soon, as well as the international Arctic Winter Games in Fairbanks. These games are spectacular, like the high kick, and sometimes require toughness and courage. Their cultural roots are for preparing for outdoor survival and hunting success. We'll have athletes and cultural experts in the studio. KSKA: Thursday, 3/6 at 2:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Listen now:

On this week's State of Art we're hearing from Juneau artist David Woodie. His solo exhibition "Studio 212" opened this month at Cyrano's ArtSpace Gallery. We'll also hear about a University of Alaska Anchorage professor whose pop-up book aims to teach kids about what happens when plastics reach the ocean.

What is it like to be an avalanche specialist? A conservationist? A wilderness traveler? A Buddhist? Brad Meiklejohn is a long time Alaskan who has written a new book titled The Wild Trails that explores these topics and more. Join host Paul Twardock and Brad for this great conversation.

Even though President Joe Biden said in September that the pandemic is over, nationally more than 300 people are still dying every day from Covid. So how have Alaskans coped with mandates, anxiety, vaccines and illness? We’ll discuss pandemic lessons and stories today on Talk of Alaska.

Join veterinarian teams around the world as they undertake groundbreaking operations to try to save animals’ lives. Find out how pioneering human medicine is transforming ways to look after animals in some of the most remote places on earth. Witness dramatic stories of ingenuity, invention and dedication.